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Ranch Land Oak
Ranch Land Oak
clearlakemike


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study VIII (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Location: Lower Lake, California
Date: Apr 16, 2005
Aperture: F/3.,5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/320 sec.
Galleries: Landscape, Rural
Date Uploaded: Apr 17, 2005

This sole oak on Anderson Ranch is coming back to life for the dry season. The rainy season is ending and the grasses are drying. The storms are moving further north. Northern California is just getting the high clouds now from the southern edge of the Spring low pressure systems coming down from the Gulf of Alaska.

Statistics
Place: 248 out of 507
Avg (all users): 5.4978
Avg (commenters): 7.4000
Avg (participants): 5.4185
Avg (non-participants): 5.8085
Views since voting: 932
Views during voting: 312
Votes: 231
Comments: 14
Favorites: 0


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05/21/2005 10:27:56 AM
Thank you. Not sure what is causing that oil painting effect. I have noticed a blurring on corners or other areas of photos from my camera as well. Guess it is the lens (kit lens w/ Rebel, probably a better quality lens would not blur the edges.)

Originally posted by nico_blue:

parts of the grass are beginning to look like an oil painting, i dont know whether this is from post processing or from your camera. Cool shot otherwise.
05/21/2005 10:20:43 AM
Thank you. I very much appreciate your critque regarding the composition. Yes, a "model" in a pretty dress out in the field would be nice! Thank you for the tips. I have experimented with black and white on this photo and will try again with your suggestions about the contrast and darkening the sky. I am also planning on doing an oil painting of another similar shot of this oak.

Originally posted by arnit:

Critique Club:
The composition is just great and what an lovely oak and beautiful sky. Someone walking in the field in a pretty dress or some colorful clothing would made this shot so much better. If you are on your own take a tripod with you. Timer 10 second and run to the field :)

I would like to see this picture in black and white and lots of contrast. Maby darkening the sky to almost black.

Good job on this one and good luck in the future.
05/02/2005 10:33:44 AM
Critique Club:
The composition is just great and what an lovely oak and beautiful sky. Someone walking in the field in a pretty dress or some colorful clothing would made this shot so much better. If you are on your own take a tripod with you. Timer 10 second and run to the field :)

I would like to see this picture in black and white and lots of contrast. Maby darkening the sky to almost black.

Good job on this one and good luck in the future.
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04/29/2005 03:25:38 PM
Thank you very much for your critiques and comments!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/25/2005 10:45:26 PM
Nice composition, colors seem a bit saturated or something. Overall the photo is a bit uninteresting in my opinion... just doesn't do anything for me. (Just being honest, please don't take it personally.)
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04/25/2005 01:14:24 PM
Pretty scene. I would prefer the horizon a little lower in the frame.
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04/25/2005 09:55:00 AM
Looks like a Monet painting! really nice, good luck in the challenge
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04/25/2005 05:32:27 AM
Nice shot, I could go read for hours under that tree on such a beautiful day. Good luck!
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04/24/2005 01:34:16 AM
parts of the grass are beginning to look like an oil painting, i dont know whether this is from post processing or from your camera. Cool shot otherwise.
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04/22/2005 10:35:58 AM
beautiful image. absolutely love the colors and tones that you've captured. i don't think any score at dpc will do this justice. i bet this is over the top when viewed large. thanks for sharing, and good luck!
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04/22/2005 03:32:56 AM
dang near minimalism! :) Very good job. colors, comp - great.
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04/21/2005 09:55:00 PM
Wow! Love this. Almost a 10. Great landsape!!
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04/19/2005 12:53:03 PM
very nice
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04/19/2005 04:26:20 AM
Blue and green should never be seen, Works for me
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